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AK05 FKT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,134 mi
Last recorded110,134 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 FKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 110,134 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 105,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded not excessively

Pass 12 Mar 2022 102,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 3 slight blows (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 102,025 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 3 slight blows (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 97,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 97,502 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 94,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 94,273 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 87,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR SECTION OF OFFSIDE MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 87,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR SECTION OF OFFSIDE MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 76,707 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 76,707 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 56,936 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 54,362 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,894 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 47,112 miles

Rear tyres worn on the inner edge.

o/s/r brake starting to bind.

Fail 19 Jun 2013 46,896 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,190 miles

Front o/s and n/s tyres on min pass

Rear o/s brake binding slightly, noted when jacked up and rotated by hand

Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

driver view

Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,658 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AK05 FKT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK05 FKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK05 FKT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 2005.

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